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YJ08 PFZ

2008 Optare Alero

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,348 mi
Last recorded46,348 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 Optare Alero54,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 PFZ
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,017 miles

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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YJ08 PFZ is a 2008 Optare Alero in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 54,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 PFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Optare Alero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ08 PFZ registered?

YJ08 PFZ is a 2008 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is YJ08 PFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 PFZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ08 PFZ have outstanding finance?

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